BEAUTY CHAT WITH NATALIE PORTMAN

The acclaimed actor, activist and children’s book writer gives ELLE a peek into her skincare routine and make-up must-haves

- VIRGINIE DOLATA

I WAKE UP… around 6 to get some work done before my kids (Amalia and Aleph) are up. I love to sleep, but I’m at my best with 8 hours.

MY MORNING ROUTINE… is simple, I’m pretty low-maintenance. I always use a tinted sunscreen and some lip balm. I try to exercise in the morning—run or walk or swim—but that doesn’t always happen.

FOR BREAKFAST... it’s usually oatmeal or avocado toast and some tea.

IN MY KITCHEN … we’ve always got a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables (we’ve got a garden in LA), lots of Forager cashew yogurt, Kite Hill cheese, Oatly milk, lots of different grains—different types of rice, lentils, beans, and of course, plenty of pasta. We try gluten-free ones, like the chickpea or brown rice kind.

MY BEAUTY SAVIOUR… is the purifying body wash in ocean scent by Red Flower which contains organic fruit, flowers and healing leaf extract. I really love scented products.